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Wisconsin Appraisal Licensing Requirements

The information contained below is designed to provide a summary of the minimum education, experience, and examination requirements established by the Wisconsin Board of Real Estate Appraisers. The information provided below can be found on the Board’s website. However, we recommend you contact the Board for more detailed information and for any changes which may have occurred.

Licensure Levels:

Licensed Residential Appraiser

Certified Residential Appraiser

Certified General Appraiser

Licensure Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent

Must meet the educational requirement for the applying level of licensure

Must meet the experience requirement for the applying level of licensure

For Certified Residential level: A minimum of an Associate’s Degree OR 21 college semester hours in specific subject matters is also required.

For Certified General level: A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree OR 30 college semester hours in specific subject matters is also required.

300 hours for the Certified General Appraiser which includes the same 200 hours for the Certified Residential Appraiser education AND: Income Property Appraisal (60 hours), General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies (10 hours), General Appraiser Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use (15 hours)

Experience Requirements

Licensed Residential Appraiser – 2000 hours in no less than 12 months (no more than 25% commercial appraisal experience may be included)

Certified Residential Appraiser – 2500 hours in no less than 24 month (no more than 25% commercial appraisal experience may be included)

Certified General Appraiser – 3000 hours in no less than 30 months with at least 1500 hours of experience in non-residential appraisals

Continuing Education Requirements

All licenses must be renewed by December 15 in odd years

All appraisers are required to complete 28 hours of continuing education each renewal cycle